NUR 208 PEDS TEST 2 Questions and Answers 100% Correct
A 2-year-old child recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder will be discharged home on an
anticonvulsant. Which action by the mother best demonstrates understanding of how to give the
medication? The mother: correct answer Draws up the medication correctly in an oral syringe and
administers it to the child.
A 4-year-old is seen in the clinic for a sore throat. The most likely causative agent in the child's mind is
that he: correct answer Yelled at his brother.
A 5-year-old is admitted to the hospital with suspected meningitis. Which nursing intervention would be
included in the child's plan of care? correct answer Dim the lights and quiet the room as needed.
A 5-year-old is in the playroom when the respiratory therapist arrives on the Pediatric Unit to give the
child a scheduled breathing treatment. Which action should the nurse take? correct answer Assist the
child back to his room for the treatment, but reassure him that he may return when the procedure is
completed.
A child has been diagnosed with Wilms' tumor, and is being treated with chemotherapy. Because many
chemotherapeutic agents cause bone marrow depression, before administering the chemotherapy, the
nurse will determine if this child has any infection-fighting capability by monitoring the: correct answer
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC).
A child has been diagnosed with Wilms' tumor. Preoperative nursing care would involve: correct answer
Careful bathing and handling.
The tumor should never be palpated. Careful bathing and handling are important nursing considerations.
Palpating the tumor can cause a piece of the tumor to dislodge.
A child has cancer, and has been treated with chemotherapy. The latest lab value indicates the white
blood cell count is very low. The nurse would expect to administer correct answer Filgrastim
(Neupogen).
, A child has sustained a minor burn. The nurse should teach the family that the child's diet should be high
in which type of food? correct answer protein
A child has sustained a severe burn. When the medical team arrives on the scene, which is the highest
priority for this child at this time? correct answer Establish an airway.
A child has thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) secondary to chemotherapy treatments. The nurse
should not: correct answer Administer intramuscular (IM) injections.
A child is being discharged from the hospital after a 3-week stay followinga motor vehicle accident. The
mother expresses concern about caring for the child's wounds at home. She has demonstrated
appropriate technique with medication administration and wound care. Which is the priority nursing
diagnosis? correct answer Parental anxiety related to care of the child at home
A child recently has been diagnosed with leukemia. The child's sibling is expressing feelings of anger and
guilt. This reaction by the sibling is: correct answer Normal, as the sibling is affected too, and anger and
guilt are expected feelings.
A child undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment for cancer is being admitted to the hospital for fever
and possible sepsis. Cultures, antibiotics, and acetaminophen (Tylenol) have been ordered for this child.
Which order should the nurse do first? correct answer Obtain the cultures.
A child with nephrotic syndrome is placed on corticosteroids. The nurse should educate the family about
which side effects of corticosteroids? correct answer Moon face
Rationale: Side effects of corticosteroids include moon face, increased hair growth, increased appetite,
and mood swings. Impaired balance is not associated with corticosteroids.
A community health nurse is educating a class of high school girls about urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Which information should be included in the presentation? correct answer Discourage the use of bubble
baths, bath oils, and hot tubs.
A 2-year-old child recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder will be discharged home on an
anticonvulsant. Which action by the mother best demonstrates understanding of how to give the
medication? The mother: correct answer Draws up the medication correctly in an oral syringe and
administers it to the child.
A 4-year-old is seen in the clinic for a sore throat. The most likely causative agent in the child's mind is
that he: correct answer Yelled at his brother.
A 5-year-old is admitted to the hospital with suspected meningitis. Which nursing intervention would be
included in the child's plan of care? correct answer Dim the lights and quiet the room as needed.
A 5-year-old is in the playroom when the respiratory therapist arrives on the Pediatric Unit to give the
child a scheduled breathing treatment. Which action should the nurse take? correct answer Assist the
child back to his room for the treatment, but reassure him that he may return when the procedure is
completed.
A child has been diagnosed with Wilms' tumor, and is being treated with chemotherapy. Because many
chemotherapeutic agents cause bone marrow depression, before administering the chemotherapy, the
nurse will determine if this child has any infection-fighting capability by monitoring the: correct answer
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC).
A child has been diagnosed with Wilms' tumor. Preoperative nursing care would involve: correct answer
Careful bathing and handling.
The tumor should never be palpated. Careful bathing and handling are important nursing considerations.
Palpating the tumor can cause a piece of the tumor to dislodge.
A child has cancer, and has been treated with chemotherapy. The latest lab value indicates the white
blood cell count is very low. The nurse would expect to administer correct answer Filgrastim
(Neupogen).
, A child has sustained a minor burn. The nurse should teach the family that the child's diet should be high
in which type of food? correct answer protein
A child has sustained a severe burn. When the medical team arrives on the scene, which is the highest
priority for this child at this time? correct answer Establish an airway.
A child has thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) secondary to chemotherapy treatments. The nurse
should not: correct answer Administer intramuscular (IM) injections.
A child is being discharged from the hospital after a 3-week stay followinga motor vehicle accident. The
mother expresses concern about caring for the child's wounds at home. She has demonstrated
appropriate technique with medication administration and wound care. Which is the priority nursing
diagnosis? correct answer Parental anxiety related to care of the child at home
A child recently has been diagnosed with leukemia. The child's sibling is expressing feelings of anger and
guilt. This reaction by the sibling is: correct answer Normal, as the sibling is affected too, and anger and
guilt are expected feelings.
A child undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment for cancer is being admitted to the hospital for fever
and possible sepsis. Cultures, antibiotics, and acetaminophen (Tylenol) have been ordered for this child.
Which order should the nurse do first? correct answer Obtain the cultures.
A child with nephrotic syndrome is placed on corticosteroids. The nurse should educate the family about
which side effects of corticosteroids? correct answer Moon face
Rationale: Side effects of corticosteroids include moon face, increased hair growth, increased appetite,
and mood swings. Impaired balance is not associated with corticosteroids.
A community health nurse is educating a class of high school girls about urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Which information should be included in the presentation? correct answer Discourage the use of bubble
baths, bath oils, and hot tubs.
